How is this possible?

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Has any child in the history of mankind every learned to walk without falling down? No.

    We learn from our mistakes. You've made some mistakes. Learn from them.

    Log it everything. Once you get a feel for it, you can skip a day here or there, but for now, log everything. And track your progress through more than just the scale. Go by measurements, how clothes fit and photos, as well as fitness goals, like improving your running or being able to lift heavier.

    When you have an increase on the scale, look at what other factors might be contributing. High on sodium? I can "gain" as much as 8 pounds overnight with a high sodium day. Exercise can also contribute to fluid retention and might temporarily mask weight loss. Hormones, too. But you can't get the full picture unless you're logging everything.
  • bpwparents
    bpwparents Posts: 359 Member
    Track is all I can say. I didn't realize how poorly I was eating until I started tracking every single day. The little things you may have during the day add up. Even if you go over, you still need to track. It will help you realize what is making you go over. Also, are you watching sodium intake? I started tracking my sodium too and that helped me lose. I personally drink mostly water & tea as I don't want to waste my food calories on beverages. Good luck!
  • bexxgirl
    bexxgirl Posts: 260 Member
    Track is all I can say. I didn't realize how poorly I was eating until I started tracking every single day. The little things you may have during the day add up. Even if you go over, you still need to track. It will help you realize what is making you go over. Also, are you watching sodium intake? I started tracking my sodium too and that helped me lose. I personally drink mostly water & tea as I don't want to waste my food calories on beverages. Good luck!

    THIS - the tiniest bites of this or that can easily add up. Especially if you're popping things in your mouth while cooking - even a few peanuts before throwing them in a stirfry can quickly become an extra 100 cals. Make sure you log EVERYTHING - then you might reconsider any little bits here and there.

    One great thing I read on these boards once: "If it's not worth logging, it's not worth putting in your mouth."
  • PrettyGirlPayton
    PrettyGirlPayton Posts: 93 Member
    Yeah. I am seeing that you have to track. I stopped for two weeks and gained seven pounds. It will take me three months to lose that much just about. So I have to start tracking. If I do that and exercise I won't gain. Even if I don't lose as fast as I think I should. You have to remember that you are getting rid of years of build up. It takes time.
  • caitlyn30
    caitlyn30 Posts: 207 Member
    daily tracking - and , I can't see your diary, but, make sure you have sodium listed - and try to stay away from fast food - thats all sodium.

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